The one that was on mine was really bent and in terrible shape. I sometimes find myself in tight technical trails where we move at a slow pace. My new rad definitely made a difference and held off overheating a little longer (not that I ever let it get to the point of overheating lol). I had to buy a new one anyway and didn't want to get someone else's off eBay and have to fix it more. Call me crazy but I'm pretty happy with that purchase.